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Estate & Letting Agents covering W1

121Move.co.uk, the Online Estate Agency, 0844 800 4990.
A La Maison International, 79 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6RG, 020 7935 6963.
Abbey Properties, 7 Regency Parade, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 5EG, 020 7722 4333.
Adam Smith Residential, 22 Craven Terrace, Hyde Park, London , W2 3QH, 020 3005 7555.
Alexanders Property Consultants, 35 Ivor Place, Marylebone, London, NW1 6EA, 020 7402 0066.
Amelia King, Regent House, 24 - 25 Nutford Place, Marble Arch, London, W1H 5YN.
Angel Lettings, 42 Grays Inn Rd, Holborn, Greater London, WC1X 8LR, 020 7831 8337.
Arlington Estates, 4b Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, Islington, Gt London, N1 3QP, 020 7704 1090.
Associated Lettings, Level 3, 33 South Molton Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5RL, 020 7495 8303.
Bairstow Eves, 34 Baker Street, London, W1U 3EU , 020 7935 0355.
Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, 18 Blenheim Terrace, St Johns Wood, Greater London, NW8 0EB, 020 7625 3544.
Birch and Company, Suite 8, Westminster Palace Gardens, 1 - 7 Artillery Road, London, SW1P 1RL, 020 7734 7432.
Cedar Estates, 56 D Upper montagu Street, Marylebone , London, W1H 1SN, 0207 724 9090.
Central Estates, 36 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8DL, 020 7616 4500.
Chase De Vani, 348a Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 2QJ, 020 7328 8800.
Chesterton Humberts, 40 Connaught Street, Hyde Park, London, W2 2AB, 020 7262 5060.
Chesterton Humberts, 47 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 2QA, 020 7629 4513.
Chris Dedman, 7 Hanson Street, Westminster, London, W1W 6TE.
Daker Estates, 302 Old Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5RG.
Douglas & Gordon, 106 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1DZ, 020 7931 8200.
Duke & Herzog, 85 - 87 Bayham Street, Camden, London, NW1 0AG, 020 7424 7877.
Dwell Residential, The Bridge, 12-16 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Greater London, EC1M 5PQ, 020 7324 6140.
E A Shaw, 9-12 Bow Street, Covent Garden, Greater London, WC2E 7AB, 020 7240 2255.
First Choice Real Estate, 136-138 George Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 5LD, 020 7723 9222.
Flatland, 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 4TE.
Forbes Lettings, 404 4th Floor, 324 - 326 Regent Street, West End, London, W1B 3HH.
Gerald Kay, 25 Thurloe Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 2LQ.
Gordon & Co, 6 London Street, Paddington, London, W2 1HR, 020 7706 7845.
Greater London Properties, 49 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 9QR, 020 7734 4062.
Habitats, 86 Gloucester Place, Marylebone, London, W1U 6HP, 020 7486 1155.
Hamilton Brooks, 73 Long Lane, Holborn, City of London, London, EC1A 9ET.
Hamptons International, 15 Queens Street, City of London, London, EC4N 1TX, 020 7236 8399.
Harris Latner, 53-55 Weymouth Street, Greater London, W1N 3LE.
Harrods Estates, 82 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, London, SW3 1ER.
Helen Watson Properties, 1st Floor, 76 Tottenham Court Road, London, Greater London, W1T 2HG.
Hobart Slater, 6/8 Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1EZ.
Hotblack Desiato & Co, 67 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PP.
Hudsons Property, 24 Charlotte Street, Soho, London, W1T 2ND, 020 7323 2277.
Hurford Salvi Carr, 9 Branch Road, Limehouse Basin, Docklands, London, E14 7JU, 020 7791 7000.
Intercapital Estates, 58a Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 4JW.
J A C Strattons, 67 Park Road, Regents Park, London, NW1 6XU.
Jackson-Stops & Staff, 17c Curzon Street, Mayfair, Greater London, W1J 5HU.
K F Properties, 95-97 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 1QW.
Kenwood Estates, 23 Spring Street, London, W2 1JA.
Knight Frank, 120a Mount Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3NN, 020 7499 1012.
Kubie Gold Associates, 36 Ivor Place, Regents Park, London, NW1 6EA, 020 7563 7272.
Lesters Estate Agents, 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AG.
Let Me Let You, 3 Ambassador Court, 30 Inglewood Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1RY.
LizardProperty.co.uk, King Regents Place, 12-16 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BL.
London Executive Accommodation & Relocations, 65 York Street, Westminster, London, W1H 1PQ, 0845 311 8118.
London Johnson, Westcombe House, 102 Westcombe Hill, Blackheath, London, SE3 7DT.
London Residential, 103 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PP, 0800 043 5125.
London West Properties & Finance, 1 Redan House, 23 Redan Place, Bayswater, London, W 2 4SA, 020 7612 4434.
LS Property, 2nd Floor, 1 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, london, W1J 8DJ.
Lurot Brand, 37-41 Sussex Place, London, W2 2TH.
Macmillans Estate Agents, 10 Sale Place, Paddington, London, W2 1PX.
Manors, 1 Baker Street, Portman Square, Baker Street, Greater London, WIU 8ED, 020 7486 5982.
Marble Arch Estates, 17 Park View Road, London, NW10 1AD.
Marler & Marler, 6 Sloane Street, Belgravia, Greater London, SW1X 9LF.
Marsh & Parsons, Rawlings House, 2a Milner Street, Chelsea, SW3 2PU, 020 7591 5570.
Marsh & Parsons, 53 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1QS, 020 7828 8100.
Mayfair International, Marble Arch Tower, 55-59 Bryanston Street, London, Greater London, W1H 7AJ.
McQueen Property Limited, Basement Floor, The Back Building, 148-150 Curtain Road, London, Greater London, EC2A 3AT, 020 7613 4600.
MDT Property Corporation, 122 Northcroft Road, Ealing, London, W13 9SU .
Mercer Pasqua, 23 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6HE.
Michael Tims & Co, 80 Duke Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 6JG.
Moving City, 38 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LP, 020 7247 4444.
My-Flat, 2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley House, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BD.
Newington Estates, 60 Upper Montagu Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 1SN, 020 7724 2233.
Normandie Estates, 137 Park Road, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 7HT.
Notting Hill Residential Lettings, Pritt House, 23 Pembridge Square, Notting Hill, London, W2 4DR, 020 7221 1017.
Oakleys Property Services, 241 Baker Street, Camden, London, NW1 6XE.
Orbiton Estates, 219 Old Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW5 0EA.
Park Estates, 46 Harrowby Street, Central London, London, W1H 5HT, 020 7724 8888.
Park Lane Apartments, 6 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5JQ.
Pinnacle Property (London) Ltd, 22 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5BH, 020 7067 2406.
Executive Residential, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, Greater London, W1J 6BD, 020 7100 1380.
Plaza Estates, 29-31 Edgware Road, Marble Arch, London, W2 2JE.
Prestige Property Consultants, 5 South Molton Street, London, Greater London, W1K 5QE.
Prime Portfolio, 45 Charles Street, Mayfair, Greater London, W1J 5EH.
Property International, 23 Molyneux Street, Marble Arch, London, W1H 5HU.
Property Investment, 212 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HG, 020 7917 1837.
PropertyTime, 88b Belsize Lane, Belsize Park, London, NW3 5BE, 020 7794 2008.
RE/MAX Central, 85 Rochester Row, Westminster, London, SW1P 1LJ.
Regent Estates, Suite 2 Regent House, 72-76 Eversholt Street, Euston, London, NW1 1BY.
Regents Residential, 50 Abbey Gardens, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9AT, 020 7372 3000.
Richard James Lettings, 34 Baker Street, London, W1U 3EU , 020 7935 6808.
Robert Irving & Burns, 23-24 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8LF, 020 7927 0619.
Royal Estates Ltd, 32 Uxbridge Street, Notting Hill, London, W8 7TA, 020 7229 1888.
Saffron Residential Sales and Lettings, 81 Parkway, Regents Park, London, NW1 7PP, 020 7424 9500.
Safinia Property Consultants Ltd, 5 Milner Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 2QA.
Seagrave Properties, 12 Parliament Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 2SY, 020 3239 6959.
So Suite Properties Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents, 55 Walm Lane, Willesden Green, London, NW2 4QR, 020 8830 7685.
Spencer James Residential, 8 Hartlepool Court, Docklands, London, E16 2RL, 020 7474 3636.
Titus Royce, 334 Kilburn Lane, Maida Vale, London, W9 3EF.
Welcome Property Services, Unit 1, 768 Bath Road, Cranford, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9TY, 020 8564 8866.
Westways, 20 Great Western Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 3NN, 020 7286 5757.
Wetherell & Co, 102 Mount Street, Mayfair, Greater London, W1Y 5HF.
Wigmore Estates, 79 Marylebone Lane, Central London, Greater London, W1U 2PX, 020 7467 5770.
William James Estate Agents, 54 Edgware Road, Marble Arch, London, W2 2EH.
Willmotts, Willmott House, 12 Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9EU, 020 8748 6644.
Winkworth, 35 New Oxford Street, West End, Greater London, WC1A 1BH, 020 7240 3322.
Woodfield Residential, 375 Hackney Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 8PP.
York Estates, 81 - 82 Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 1AT.
Young Group, 1st Floor, 71 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1DE.

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TIPS ON BUYING IN W1

Estate Agents

Let a good number of agents in W1 know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all W1 Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.

Provide estate agents with all your contact details and e-mail addresses - if what you are looking for comes on the market in W1 you want to be the first to know!

Work closely with the estate agents, they have local knowledge of the property market and house prices in W1. Make them want to help you.

The Property

Work out your budget:

• Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
• Consider your existing equity, savings, moving costs and your likely general credit rating.

Decide what you want to buy. Make a wish list of essential criteria:

• Style, size, age, numbers of rooms, garaging, parking, garden etc.
• Still remain open-minded - lots of people surprise themselves with what they end up buying.

Consider the wider picture:

• Location, communications, local facilities, schools, clubs
• Is this a long term move? How will your property needs vary in future?
  

Viewing A Property

Arrive in the area early to get a good feel of the neighbourhood, and prepare any local questions you may wish to ask.

Do not make an instant judgement. Do not be influenced by the sociability of the vendors, their taste in furnishings or the (un)tidiness.

Assess the accommodation that the property provides.

Assess the general state of repair: Roof, walls, windows and doors, plasterwork, wiring, plumbing and heating, kitchen fittings and bathroom sanitary ware.

Have improvements been carried out / will they be required (e.g. double glazing, insulation, D.P.C., kitchen)?

Assess the neighbours, the street and the general condition of other properties around - is this street reliably steady, on the up, or going downhill?

Consider where the morning and evening sun will be.

If you are interested try to revisit at a different time on a different day when the area may be busier.

Action for buying a house in W1

Buying a house can get stressful; get off to a good start:

• Print this checklist, take it with you and make notes.
• Press our 'one e-mail to all W1 Estate Agents' button now and get the best local agents sending you details through - Do it now!

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TIPS ON SELLING IN W1

The Estate Agent

Ask a few W1 agents to value your property. Be objective about what they say and do not be unduly critical if is not what you wanted to hear!

Do not necessarily choose the agent with the cheapest fee; you want your property advertised and 'sold properly' in all respects.

Choose an agent that belongs to a professional body such as:

• The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Ombudsman Estate Agency (OEA)

Read ALL the small print if you decide to use a sole agent. Multiple agents could cost you more, but may increase your chances of selling your property.

State any fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale.

Make it clear to the agent the minimum value you are presently willing to accept from a buyer.

Your Property

Take a critical look at the outside and inside of your home and decide what small items are realistic to quickly improve.

The exterior of your home will be the buyer's first impression. Ensure the garden is neat and tidy, outside lights are clean and working, all fixtures such as door handles are secure.

Prepare your home by cleaning, repainting (if necessary) and completing any unfinished DIY job! Create more space. Pack away, throw away or take to the charity shop any unnecessary items and be ruthless. The more you do now, the less cluttered your house will look, and the less packing you will have to do when you move.

Viewing A Property

Arrange viewing at times that you can realistically have the property looking good, kitchen cleared, grass cut etc. The property needs to be tidy.

Create a nice atmosphere, pleasant fragrances, and flowers and turn the television off. In winter light any fires and have the heating at a comfortable level. In summer open windows.

Be ready for questions about the property, neighbours and the locality.

Be clear about your own reasons for moving-on, time scales and flexibility.

Leave it to your agent do any serious negotiating.

Action for selling property in W1

We have listed your main local agents. E-mail them a request to contact you for initial discussions about the possibility of them being chosen to sell you property.

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TIPS ON RENTING IN W1

• Let lots of agents know what you are looking for so you get a really good selection to choose from.
• Inform the agent of your criteria (location, budget, furnished/unfurnished, occupation date requirement, tenancy period and any other aspects that are important to you).
• Expect to pay a deposit of at least one months rent, possibly more. Possibly some administration charges.
• You may be required to provide references.
• Ensure you read and understand the tenancy agreement. The Citizens Advice Bureau may check this for you. Clarify what is NOT included in the rental fee, such as council tax, utility bills, ground maintenance etc.
• Examine the inventory prepared by the agent and keep a copy.
• Check restrictions: sub-letting, pets etc. Can you redecorate?
• Notify defects in writing as soon as they become apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
• Establish what is covered under maintenance (boilers, refrigerators, radiators etc.).
• Usually, you will not have to deal with the landlord directly. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them to your agent first.
• Other issues to consider are, parking, neighbours, noise levels, public transport availability etc.

Action to rent a house or flat in W1

Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!

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TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN W1

Choose a letting agent that is registered with one of the following:

• The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
• The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
• The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
• Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA)

Get a good contract which will be the Tenancy Agreement. Think about any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and the use of your property.

Try not to be too tough - if you exclude smokers, pets, students, small children and short term lets, you will narrow the market for your property considerably.

Ask for a rent that is realistic and affordable to your potential tenants. The big difference in profit at the end of the year will be dependent upon how long the property stood empty - reduce the voids!

Examine our 'buyers tips' for guidelines on presenting the property in an attractive manner.

Action to let property in W1

Notify the local Letting Agents your property is available and find out the likely rent that could be attracted for your property.

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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, are set to be available to all new tenants from October 1st 2008. Outlining the energy efficiency rating and the environmental impact rating of a property, potential landlords will be able to gain access to both the estimated running costs of a property, the carbon footprint created by the property and also show any recommendations that could be made to improve the energy efficiency of a property.

The rating offered by the EPC will range from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient, with the typical rating for a home being either D or E. These simple ratings will allow potential tenants to compare homes of interest to gain an insight into the difference in potential running costs.

EPC Advice for Tenants

• Be sure to check the EPC rating before agreeing to rent a property, a house with a poor rating could be liable to greater running costs compared to a similar house with a better rating.
• Be aware that landlords are under no obligation to improve the EPC rating of their property.
• Look into the possible grants and schemes offered by the Government to help tenants improve the energy efficiency of their home.
• Make sure that the EPC assessment has been made by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
• Check how long the EPC has been in effect for, EPCs will be valid for up to 10 years.

For more tenant information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsrentingtenants and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPCs in even greater detail.

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EPC Advice for Landlords

• Commission your EPC now: an EPC will have a shelf life of 10 years so if you have a high turnover of tenants, don’t wait until the current ones are about to leave - commission your EPC now to save time and hassle further down the line
• Use an accredited DEA: ensure you use an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
• Be prepared: before the DEA arrives make sure you have all the information they will require, ready - date of when the property was built, info on whether the property has been extended or double glazed, whether walls have been insulated etc - a full checklist can be found at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd
• Follow the recommendations: take time to review the recommendations in your EPC - if your property has received a relatively poor rating (F or G) then take steps to improve its energy efficiency such as cavity wall insulation
• Get help: There are Government schemes available which will allow landlords to work with tenants to improve the EPC rating of their property.
• Get advice: if you’re not sure on what changes will provide the greatest energy savings contact the Energy Savings Trust who will be able to give you impartial advice - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

For more information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/ , and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPC’s in even greater detail.

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